Bill
HB 2764
Overview: HB 2764 - Creating the Independent Redistricting Commission of the Joint Committee on Government and FinancePurpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish an Independent
Overview: HB 2764 - Creating the Independent Redistricting Commission of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission to oversee the redistricting process for state legislative and congressional districts following each decennial census. The goal is to create a nonpartisan, transparent process for redrawing district boundaries.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a 9-member Independent Redistricting Commission appointed by legislative leaders and the governor
- Requires the Commission to hold public hearings and solicit public input during the redistricting process
- Mandates the use of nonpartisan criteria for drawing district boundaries, such as population equality, contiguity, and respect for communities of interest
- Prohibits the consideration of political data or the protection of incumbents in the redistricting process
- Grants the Commission authority to approve final district maps by a 2/3 supermajority vote
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact all residents of the state by changing the process for redrawing legislative and congressional district boundaries. It aims to make the redistricting process more fair and representative of the state's population.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further consideration. If passed, the Independent Redistricting Commission would be required to complete the redistricting process by a certain deadline prior to the next round of elections.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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